Is Morocco the New Giant of African Football?

The Morocco national team, led by Brahim Díaz, is just one match away from achieving a dream shared by many nations: winning a continental title at home. After 22 years away from an AFCON final, the Atlas Lions are back on the biggest stage, and their recent achievements suggest the rise of a new African powerhouse.

This Sunday, against Senegal, Morocco will chase their second Africa Cup of Nations title. Their only triumph came in 1976, while their last final appearance ended in heartbreak in 2004, when they fell to Tunisia.

Beyond the advantage of playing at home, Morocco entered AFCON 2025 as one of the top favorites, powered by a string of recent international successes.

The Atlas Lions were the breakout team of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, finishing fourth after a historic run that ended against Croatia.

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